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$55+ Cheap flights from Minnesota to New Orleans (MSY)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSP — MSY
Dec 5 — Dec 121
Fri 12/5
Fri 12/12
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Minnesota to New Orleans
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Minnesota to New Orleans. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 5, 2025.

This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/47:07 pmMSP - MSY
1 stop17h 17mFrontier
Mon 12/81:53 pmMSY - MSP
1 stop10h 09mFrontier
Deal found 11/4$147
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Sun Country Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/202:42 pmMSP - MSY
Nonstop2h 39mSun Country Air
Wed 11/264:57 pmMSY - MSP
Nonstop2h 44mSun Country Air
Deal found 11/3$148
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/177:36 amMSP - MSY
Nonstop2h 51mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/206:15 pmMSY - MSP
2 stops18h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/3$154
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/177:36 amMSP - MSY
Nonstop2h 51mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/1911:32 amMSY - MSP
2 stops25h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/3$162
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Sun Country Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/247:42 amMSP - MSY
Nonstop2h 51mSun Country Air
Fri 11/2811:04 amMSY - MSP
Nonstop2h 44mSun Country Air
Deal found 11/4$168
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/287:18 amMSP - MSY
Nonstop2h 51mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/31:00 pmMSY - MSP
2 stops29h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/4$171
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/202:42 pmMSP - MSY
Nonstop2h 39mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/227:26 pmMSY - MSP
1 stop13h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/4$172
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/287:18 amMSP - MSY
Nonstop2h 51mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/42:02 pmMSY - MSP
2 stops34h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/4$176
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/1711:29 amMSP - MSY
1 stop5h 31mFrontier
Fri 11/215:28 pmMSY - MSP
1 stop6h 01mFrontier
Deal found 11/4$177
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/276:18 amRST - MSY
1 stop7h 49mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/34:49 pmMSY - RST
1 stop5h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/4$248
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/512:01 pmDLH - MSY
2 stops10h 17mDelta
Tue 12/94:37 pmMSY - DLH
1 stop7h 22mDelta
Deal found 11/3$254
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/1111:40 amRST - MSY
2 stops10h 38mDelta
Sun 12/146:20 amMSY - RST
2 stops9h 08mDelta
Deal found 11/4$259

Cheap flight deals from Minnesota to New Orleans

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Minnesota to New Orleans flight deals. Data was last updated November 5, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$146
(Frontier)

One-way from

$55
(Frontier)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$318

Good round-trip deal

$236 or less

Good one-way deal

$88 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($62 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($14 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Minnesota to New Orleans that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated November 5, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Minnesota to New Orleans that are best for you.

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RochesterNew Orleans

RST - MSY

RSTMSY

Rochester

Thu 11/27

6:18 am-2:07 pm

1 stop7h 49m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 12/3

4:49 pm-10:02 pm

1 stop5h 13m

$248

FargoNew Orleans

FAR - MSY

FARMSY

Fargo Hector Field

Wed 1/28

9:00 am-5:08 pm

1 stop8h 08m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 1/31

10:35 am-5:59 pm

1 stop7h 24m

$251

FargoNew Orleans

FAR - MSY

FARMSY

Fargo Hector Field

Wed 1/28

5:26 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop5h 33m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 1/31

9:15 am-4:54 pm

1 stop7h 39m

$251

DuluthNew Orleans

DLH - MSY

DLHMSY

Duluth Intl

Fri 12/5

12:01 pm-10:18 pm

2 stops10h 17m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 12/9

4:37 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 22m

$254

RochesterNew Orleans

RST - MSY

RSTMSY

Rochester

Thu 12/11

11:40 am-10:18 pm

2 stops10h 38m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 12/14

5:15 am-3:28 pm

2 stops10h 13m

$259

Sioux FallsNew Orleans

FSD - MSY

FSDMSY

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Thu 12/18

5:16 pm-12:26 am

1 stop7h 10m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 1/24

7:21 am-12:53 pm

1 stop5h 32m

$259

Sioux FallsNew Orleans

FSD - MSY

FSDMSY

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Fri 12/5

5:28 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop5h 22m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 12/8

6:21 am-1:32 pm

1 stop7h 11m

$259

Sioux FallsNew Orleans

FSD - MSY

FSDMSY

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Tue 12/2

1:16 pm-7:11 pm

1 stop5h 55m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 12/6

5:15 am-12:23 pm

1 stop7h 08m

$259

Sioux FallsNew Orleans

FSD - MSY

FSDMSY

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Fri 12/5

1:30 pm-11:37 pm

2 stops10h 07m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 12/8

5:37 pm-11:14 pm

1 stop5h 37m

$264

FargoNew Orleans

FAR - MSY

FARMSY

Fargo Hector Field

Wed 1/28

5:00 am-4:09 pm

2 stops11h 09m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 1/31

12:55 pm-11:54 pm

2 stops10h 59m

$267

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Best time to book a flight from Minnesota to New Orleans

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Minnesota to New Orleans?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Minnesota to New Orleans (average of $68). Flying from Minnesota to New Orleans in December is currently the most expensive (average of $258). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MN to MSY?

Find hourly flight availability from Minnesota to New Orleans. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 5, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Minnesota to New Orleans is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 67% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Minnesota to New Orleans?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Minnesota to New Orleans. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Minnesota to New Orleans flight should consider departing on Sunday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Minnesota to New Orleans. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to New Orleans from Minnesota?

    Located just 11.4 mi from the city center, New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to New Orleans from Minnesota.

  • How popular is this Minnesota to New Orleans flight route?

    This flight path from Minnesota to New Orleans Louis Armstrong was viewed by 14 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • How long is the flight from Minnesota to New Orleans?

    For as low as $248, American Airlines can have you in New Orleans from Minnesota in 7h 49m. There are 969 mi between Minnesota and New Orleans. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the most popular routes from Minnesota to New Orleans?

    Most travelers choose Minneapolis St Paul - New Orleans Louis Armstrong, Fargo Hector Field - New Orleans Louis Armstrong or Rochester - New Orleans Louis Armstrong when deciding on the best route from Minnesota to New Orleans.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Minnesota to New Orleans?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Minnesota to New Orleans are Sun Country Air (92%), Delta (88%) and WestJet (88%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Minnesota to New Orleans?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $68. While the most popular route (Minneapolis St Paul - New Orleans Louis Armstrong) can be booked for $128 on average, our data indicates $264 when flying from Minnesota to New Orleans.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Minnesota to New Orleans that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Minnesota to New Orleans flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Minnesota to New Orleans?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Minnesota to New Orleans.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Minnesota to New Orleans?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Minnesota to New Orleans by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Minnesota to New Orleans?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Minnesota to New Orleans (average of $68). Flying from Minnesota to New Orleans in December is currently the most expensive (average of $258). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 7 airlines flying from Minnesota to New Orleans

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Minnesota to New Orleans. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated November 5, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Sun Country AirCheapest$87Average$204FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
FrontierCheapest$108Average$130FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$120Average$195FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$205Average$482FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$210Average$462FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$228Average$486FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$238Average$466FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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